By Harriet Tornguvan
Vice President Kashim Shettima has led Service Chiefs, senior military officers and top government officials to the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2026 Juma’at Service held at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemn prayer session, which marked the commencement of activities for the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, was dedicated to honouring fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Among the senior military leaders in attendance were the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu; the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas; and a representative of the Chief of Air Staff. Special prayers and moments of reflection were offered for the repose of the souls of departed officers and men, as well as for peace, unity and improved security across the country.
The annual observance serves as a platform to commemorate the bravery, loyalty and selfless service of personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, while also recognising the professionalism, resilience and dedication of serving troops.
Also present at the event were the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulazeez Musa Yar’Adua; heads of security agencies; principal staff officers from Defence and Service Headquarters; and other senior government officials, all united in paying tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes and reaffirming national support for the Armed Forces.
